If you have questions about ERASE, would like to be added to the ERASE email distribution list, or want to attend the meeting virtually, please reach out to winneshiekerase@gmail.com.
Winneshiek County ERASE Coalition
Meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of each month from 12:00 –1:00 p.m.
Meetings are currently held at Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health (905 Montgomery St., Decorah) with a virtual option.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Events Expanding Prevention In Your Community
One way to help others learn more about ERASE and it's mission is by attending events in your community. Become a face people recognize, a face that makes them want to 'create a healthier Winneshiek County through community collaboration'!
December - TIPS (Responsible Beverage Server) Trainings available. Send an email to lhemesath@helpingservices.org or jrose@helpingservices.org for more information!
Coping with Grief at the Holidays Groups - https://rhshc.com/?s=grieving+better
December 15th - ERASE Meeting
January 19th- ERASE Meeting
(If your agency has an event coming up or you know of an event you would like ERASE to be involved in, please email winneshiekerase@gmail.com. )
November is National Hospice Month!
Come join our partners at Howard County Community Hospice & Regional Health Services of Howard County for a grief group. We understand how important mental health is, and how the upcoming holidays can make coping with these hard situations more difficult. No matter the situation, these groups will help you by providing a "safe space for questions, answers, and sharing". Dates for the upcoming groups include:
Tuesday, Dec 5th at 5:30pm (Cresco Library)
Thursday, Dec 7th at 2:30pm (Wellington Place)
Monday, Dec 11th at 6:30pm (Wellington Place)
A Donation for ERASE
In April the ERASE Coalition received a generous donation from Christian Mosbo. Christian is one of the devoted members of ERASE who are focused on “creating a healthier Winneshiek County through community collaboration”. His donation is greatly appreciated and will benefit many!
Youth Groups
High school youth work on many initiatives to prevent and end alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. Their efforts—such as Red Ribbon Week, the Great American Smokeout, Drug Facts Week, Through with Chew Week, and Kick Butts Day—promote awareness and education among their peers and community.
Decorah TAATU (Teens Against Alcohol and Tobacco Use) - Liz Fox
South Winneshiek SODA (Students Opposed to Drugs and Alcohol) - Jessica Peters